Jenny and the Mexicats
Mexican-Spanish-British band
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Jenny and the Mexicats, previously known as Pachucos y la Princesa, is a multicultural band composed of English trumpeter and singer Jenny Ball, Spanish percussionist David González Bernardos, and the Mexican musicians Pantera (Alfonso Acosta) on guitar and Icho (Luis Díaz) on double bass.[2] Their style blends elements of flamenco, jazz, folk, and cumbia, with lyrics in both English and Spanish.[3] The band is considered independent, and it does not have a contract with any record company.[4]
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Pachucos y la Princesa |
| Origin | Madrid, Spain, June 2008[1] |
| Genres | Flamenco, indie folk, cumbia |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Label | Mexicat Records (own label) |
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| Website | www |
In 2012, Jenny and the Mexicats founded Mexicat Records. They moved to Mexico City, and released their self-titled debut album on their own label.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
- "Verde más allá"
- "Me voy a ir"
- "Flor"
- "Labios"
- "Boulevard"
- "Frenético ritmo"
- "Me and My Man"
- "La diabla"
- "El telón" feat. Vetusta Morla
- "La cumbia del vino"
Collaborations
- "Se viene, se va", Mr. Kilombo (2014)
- "Tiene espinas el rosal", with Grupo Cañaveral (2016)
- "La madre que la trajo", Javier Sólo (2021)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2012 | Los Guilles | Best World Music or Musical Hybrid | Winner | [8] |
| 2014 | Los Premios 40 Principales 2014 | Best Mexican Act | Nominated | [9] |